Fuel & Energy
Diesel, fuel supply, prices and the energy that powers the fleet.
Govt updates fuel plan as supply risks rise
The Government has updated its National Fuel Plan as it responds to fuel supply uncertainty linked to conflict in the Middle East. Finance Minister Nicola Willis…
Fuel delivery pressure mounts
Fuel distributor Fern Energy has warned customers of growing uncertainty around deliveries, as the Middle East conflict drives increased demand and tighter supply conditions across New…
Latest fuel stock figures show supply remains stable
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says fuel supply in New Zealand remains "within normal levels" despite the ongoing disruption in global markets. MBIE…
Public transport patronage rises as fuel costs climb
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) says public transport is playing a key role in responding to fuel price pressures, with patronage increasing across parts of the…
Transporting NZ calls for higher payloads to ease diesel cost pressures
Road freight group Transporting New Zealand is urging regulators to allow higher payloads on approved heavy vehicles, as rising diesel prices continue to push up freight…
Govt widens fuel import options
The Government is moving to strengthen New Zealand’s fuel resilience by temporarily allowing fuel that meets Australian specifications to be supplied domestically.
Willis says NZ holds weeks of fuel supply
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says New Zealand has around seven weeks of fuel supply available, as the Government prepares for potential disruption linked to the Middle East conflict.
Transporting NZ urges vigilance amid fuel crisis
Transporting New Zealand says it's continuing to monitor fuel prices and supply levels while feeding industry feedback to the Government’s Ministerial Oversight Group, as concerns persist…
New Zealand to release oil tickets as part of global supply response
New Zealand will release oil tickets to support a coordinated international response to oil supply disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says.
Vehicle and fuel spending down in February
Spending on motor vehicles and fuel declined in February even as overall consumer spending increased, according to new electronic card transaction data from Stats NZ. Seasonally…